Amicale squad flew out today to New Zealand

The important midfielder had a injury on his right leg few weeks ago, after pulling up the pain in Amicale 0-1 lost to Koloale FC in Solomon Islands, but there was no sign of pain today and maybe he can play in the final.Also on the flight this morning to Auckland is Vanuatu and Red’s top goal keeper Chikau Mansale. He was not included in Amicale player’s list when the Reds play against Hekari United, Lautoka, Koloale and Auckland City.Long time VFF coach Wilson August encourage Amicale players to stay focus and play smart when they play Auckland this Sunday.“Auckland City are very tough, they have a great coach, good players and have a lot of technical ability,” he said. “Auckland are more physical and have some very tall players, while Amicale are a combination of physical strength and technical ability.” VFF technical Director Charles had a different view of how the Reds play. “I think Amicale have a good team and they can do it but they need to play smart defense, do not make any uneccesary fouls and play hard.”“I watched them play the first leg final here in Vila and wish they play their final match against Auckland this Sunday like how they play in the second half here in Port Vila.”“They control all the areas in the field of play and they managed to get a great goal from Fenedy and I believe if they work hard enough , they get the result they want.”Amicale will be without Alick Maemae again in the second leg final but the Red boys already have a good team talk and a game plan and prepared to meet Auckland City this weekend.Amicale vs Auckland City will be on this Sunday 17 April 2011 and will live on Radio Vanuatu at 12pm.

About VFF

Vanuatu has one of the most advanced technical programmes in Oceania, particularly at youth level. The Melanesian nation of around 220,000 inhabitants was chosen as one of six countries globally for a FIFA pilot project whereby players are identified at a young age and selected to train and stay full-time at the national academy. As part of that two-year programme for players aged 15-17, consideration is given to continuing school or vocational education.